Back to Poker Terms Backdoor February 16, 2024 Share In poker, a “backdoor” refers to making a hand or achieving a winning outcome using cards on both the turn and the river (the last two community cards dealt) after initially having a weak or incomplete hand after the flop (the first three community cards) Share Related articles Poker How to Get Staked in Poker: What Backers Look For April 19, 2026 Read more Poker The Complete Guide to Independent Chip Model (ICM) April 9, 2026 Read more Poker An Introduction to Mystery Bounty Tournament Strategy April 9, 2026 Read more